Description: The Whiting Elementary School provides its students with an exciting and vibrant program based upon educational research. An interdisciplinary approach to instruction is used which helps to make our programs meaningful and relevant for children. In addition to reading/language, mathematics, social studies and science, our students have the opportunity to participate in the fine arts, vocal music, instrumental music and art as well as physical education activities and recreational sports. World language instruction is being taught in Kindergarten through 5th grades. Technology has become an integral part of our instructional program through the use of computers, multi-media resources and calculators. Each elementary school has its own computer lab.
We recognize that it takes more than school staff to ensure that our children receive an excellent education. We have developed a comprehensive volunteer program which includes parents, senior citizen volunteers, community members, business partnerships and high school students. Our volunteers enable us to provide a great deal of individual attention to our children. To add a sense of community within the school, we have “book buddies,” “pen pals,” and “peer tutors” between older and younger students. Our staff also serves as mentors to many of our students. In addition, all Grades 1 – 5 students and staff participate in our “families” program once per month.
We are very proud of our school and our activities and have been recognized by the NJ Department of Education for our Wildcat Banking Program as a Best Practice. We were recognized in 2002 and 2003 as the Small School Site for the Reading is Fundamental Challenge. Our children are encouraged to participate in community service through our Junior Impact Club. Students are also challenged to support academic excellence through our Chess Club as well as our Broadcast News Program. Our outdoor garden and weather station provide numerous opportunities for hands-on authentic learning experiences. Student art work is displayed every year in our local library at our Art Show. Our youngsters also perform at senior villages and the local nursing homes to support our intergenerational programs.
We want every child to know that he/she is a special, unique individual who is an integral part of our school community. Our efforts are designed to assist children to develop a sense of curiosity and a life-long love for learning.
It is our goal that each child reaches his/her academic potential.
The staff at Whiting Elementary School has continued to review, update and revise curriculum, programs and methods of assessment. As part of this process, faculty meetings and grade level meetings address the core curriculum standards approved by the Department of Education, including the newly revised standards.
District curriculum committees continue to analyze the core curriculum content standards and the district’s adopted curricula. As the committees work, the curriculum is being revised and updated to ensure that all of the standards are included. Since Manchester Township’s curriculum is based upon research and many of the standards established by professional education organizations, we believe that our staff and our programs will enable us to successfully deliver New Jersey’s standards to our students.
We have continuously raised our academic expectations and believe that we are preparing our students to meet with success in the future.
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Date Cited | Date Abated | Regulation Number |
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2023-03-21 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that CARI background checks are completed as required for all staff within two weeks of hire. There is 1 missing CARI clearance. |
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2023-03-21 | 2023-06-26 | 3A:52-7.5(b)(10) |
The center shall develop and follow a policy on the administration of medication and health care procedures to children, which shall include the following provisions: the center shall store prescribed epinephrine pens in their original boxes with the child’s name and prescription. A special care plan or other documentation from a health care provider shall accompany the epinephrine pen. If two epinephrine pens are required, both shall be available. Each center under the jurisdiction of N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5 shall store back-up epinephrine pens on site consistent with the requirements stated at N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.5.e(1). Violation Observed: Ensure that the program has access to all children's Epi-pens and all medications required in special care plans during before and after care, and the medications are accompanied by a special care plan signed by the parent and health care provider. 5-18-23: Ensure that all care plans are signed by the parent and health care provider, and Benadryl on site when listed in the care plan. 6-1-2023: Ensure that all medications listed in children's care plans are onsite as required and all care plans are signed by a health care provider. |
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2023-03-21 | 2023-05-18 | 3A:52-4.6(d)(1) |
For school-age child care programs the program supervisor shall meet the qualification requirements specified in one of the applicable options set forth in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.6(d) for education, training, and experience, based on the center's licensed capacity. Violation Observed: Provide credential paperwork for the director and program supervisor. |
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2021-12-23 | 2022-03-01 | 3A:52-5.3(r) |
The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Per updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure that the center's written screening policy is followed to include visitors being screened upon arrival and documented on the center's daily log. |
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2021-12-23 | 2022-03-01 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) |
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
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2021-12-23 | 2022-03-01 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) |
When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Pertains to 2 staff. |
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2021-12-23 | 2022-03-01 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) |
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. |
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2021-12-23 | 2022-03-01 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) |
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. |
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2021-12-23 | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | |
When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. Violation Observed: Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. Pertains to 2 staff. |
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2021-12-23 | 3A:52-5.3(r) | |
The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. Violation Observed: Per updated COVID-19 Standards – Child Care Centers, issued 5.26.2021, ensure that the center's written screening policy is followed to include visitors being screened upon arrival and documented on the center's daily log. |
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2021-12-23 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(ii) | |
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of children's daily attendance records, including the daily time of arrival and departure. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for the children that indicate the children's arrival and departure times. |
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2021-12-23 | 3A:52-4.5(b)(2)(i) | |
The director shall have the authority and responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the center, including maintenance of staff attendance records indicating daily hours worked. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center maintains daily time sheets for staff that indicate the hours the staff worked at the center. |
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2021-12-23 | 3A:52-4.5(a)(3)(i)(1) | |
The sponsor or sponsor representative shall designate individuals with the authority and responsibility to develop and implement written policies and procedures for the operation of the center, including a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. Violation Observed: Ensure that the center has a table of organization that illustrates lines of authority, responsibility and communication. |
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